Sylvia RoseAug 285 min readRoman Empire: Situation 300 ADIn 300 AD, the Roman Empire is falling apart. Under the rule of Emperor Diocletian, who wants to restore the grandeur of Rome, the empire...
Sylvia RoseAug 255 min readGreat Persecution Rome vs. Christianity The Diocletianic or Great Persecution, a significant event in the history of the Roman Empire, marks a period of intense hostility toward...
Sylvia RoseAug 175 min readMalaria: Roman Fever & Renaissance PlagueThe malaria parasite P. falciparum has existed for up to100,000 years. Its numbers rise c. 8000 BCE with the Neolithic Revolution....
Sylvia RoseJun 205 min readParabalani: Medics & Murderous MobsThe parabalani (parabolini) range throughout Alexandria from the plague times of the 3rd century AD to the 6th century of Justinian....
Sylvia RoseJun 75 min readNarcissus the Freedman Imperial RomeTiberius Claudius Narcissus plays a major role in the court of Roman Emperor Claudius (r. 41 - 54 AD). A former slave, he gains great...
Sylvia RoseJun 66 min readSlaves Unchained: Freedmen of Ancient RomeFreedmen in ancient Rome (liberti or libertini) belong to a social class of former slaves given freedom and rights. Roman slaves are used...
Sylvia RoseSep 23, 202310 min readAgrippina & Son: Poisonous Plots of RomeMother of notorious Nero and sister to Caligula, Agrippina the Younger is one of the most influential women in Roman history. Born in a...